Scion FR-S (2013)

  

CARBARN | Scion FR-S (2013) | The fierce exterior of the Scion FR-S is a solid reflection of his inner power. The low position continues to exaggerate the menacing face cut, which consists of clean lines, a lower contribution width and angled headlamps that house the projector-type halogen lamps. The rear bumper sits low and wide, with lower aerodynamic treatments that surround the sport exhaust system with double. LEDs light the edgy tail lights, while center-mounted reverse lights finish the design muscle.

 

The comfortable front seats have yet to assert itself reinforces deep and are mounted very low, while the rear seat folds flat, creating a flexible space. The top panel has a soft skin "flat horizon" design, influenced by the simple purity of the dashboard Toyota 2000GT.  The Scion FR-S will come standard with an eight-speaker AM / FM / CD / USB 300-watt maximum output Pioneer audio system ™. Standard features also include HD Radio ™ and Bluetooth ® connectivity that allows both hands free phone connection and streaming audio capabilities.

 

The FR-S Scion Scion is the first to propose a system called connected audio multimedia ™ bespoke powered by Pioneer Zypr ™. Scion FR-S comes standard with six airbags, including dual-stage driver and front passenger advanced airbags, front seat-mounted airbags and side curtain airbags. Like all plugins, the FR-S is equipped with the Star Safety System which includes traction control (TRAC), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Brake Assist (BA) , an antilock braking system (ABS Stop Technology), and intelligent (SST).

 

Scion iQ (2012)

  

CARBARN | Scion iQ (2012) | Despite a Flurry of media attention at launch, sales of the Smart For Two have done a nosedive since its Stateside debut in 2008. The aptly named iQ outsmarts Smart at its own game, minimizing the compromises and creating something better than a pint-size commuter. That said, Toyota has tasked its tallest engineer (over six feet), Hiroki Nakajima, with development of the iQ, and he squeezed in with Jack Hollis, Scion's vice president, and two other six-foot ToMoCo employees for a 30-minute drive around the city.

A compact air-conditioning unit mounted directly behind the dashboard's center stack eschews the complexities of a larger system, while a high-mounted rack-and-pinion electric power assist steering setup means interior intrusion is nonexistent. Mac Pherson struts up front partner with a specially-developed torsion beam rear end to maximize rear-seat hip room and cargo space, aided by slim-back front seats can be pulled forward That with a small tug of the walk-through lever on either side of the seats. A new (for the U.S.) 1.3-liter 1NR-FE four cylinder engine cranks out 94 horsepower at 6.000 rpm and 89 pound feet of torque at 4.400 rpm. A continuously variable gearbox with settings for Sport and "B" - engine braking - shuffles That miserly grunt to the front wheels through a differential that's compact front-mounted ahead of the engine and transmission, once again maximizing interior space.

Even with a Relatively high 11.5:1 compression ratio, Scion says the iQ you can run on 87-octane fuel all day long and get 36 mpg in the city, 37 on the highway and 37 mpg combined. Naturally, the maximum acceleration is not the iQ's forte, with a 0-60 mph time of 11.8 seconds and a top speed of 100 mph - something we independently verified. Compared to the Smart and even the Fiat 500, the iQ's freeway manners are completely unmatched, remaining calm and comfortable even at 80 + mph - surprising considering its short (78.7-inch) wheelbase and modest engine Two cover choices mask the 16x5-inch steel wheels (with 175/60R16 all season rubber) or you can upgrade the rolling stock to 16-inch alloys (no summer rubber option), along with TRD lowering springs and a rear Sway bar. 

Scion has cribbed a book from the Nissan Juke playbook (or Perhaps that's the other way 'round, as the funny-faced softroader CAME later), fitting a motorcycle-like gauge pod to keep tabs on speed and revs, with the standard "Scion Drive Monitor "mounted to the right of the IP to track fuel level, mileage, average speed, outside temp, trip, odometer and CVT setting.  The stereo options come in three flavors, all with only four speakers: a standard 160-watt unit with two RCA inputs, HD radio and Bluetooth phone and audio streaming; the Premium Pioneer head unit with 200 watts of juice, incredibly slick iPhone Pandora integration and a 8.5-inch TFT touchscreen; and the Navigation package the which bumps the screen to seven inches, comes equipped with iPod video, video input (for a back-up camera) and an aging GPS UI. If you're packing the navigation software on your phone, opt for the Premium pack, pick up a phone mount for the dash and know you've made the better deal.
 

2012 Scion FR-S Race Car

HP 600 hp

Scion Racing Debuts FR-S Race Car
• FR-S race car will compete in 2012 Formula DRIFT series
• 'First 86' program offers chance to be among the first to own the FR-S
• FR-S will offer brand new connected audio system called BeSpoke

Detroit – January 9, 2012 – Scion today unveiled its Scion Racing/GReddy FR-S race car during a press conference at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. The FR-S will be competing in the 2012 Formula DRIFT series with veteran driver Ken Gushi behind the wheel.
The 600-horsepower FR-S race car is the result of a collaboration between Scion Racing and GReddy, a performance-products company that has been involved with Toyota and racing for over twenty years.

The race car is inspired by the 2013 Scion FR-S, a compact rear-wheel-drive sports car that will go on sale in the spring of 2012. The high-performance coupe is the fifth model to join the Scion family.